DNA Structure and Replication

Front

What does DNA stand for?

Back

Deoxyribonucleic Acid

Front

What makes up the sides of a DNA ladder?

Back

Deoxyribose sugars and phosphates

Front

What makes up the rungs (center) of a DNA ladder?

Back

nitrogen bases

Front

What shape is DNA?

Back

double helix (twisted ladder)

Front

In DNA, what base always pairs with A?

Back

T

Front

What is DNA made of?

Back

nucleotides

Front

Why is DNA important?

Back

It serves as the blueprint for the traits of all living things.

Front

Nitrogenous bases are joined by which type of bond? Options: polar bonds, ionic bonds, covalent bonds, hydrogen bonds.

Back

hydrogen bonds

Front

Cytosine always pairs with

Back

Guanine

Front

Guanine bonds with ____________.

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Cytosine